Qld govt to recycle power tool batteries

Queensland government says special battery recycling bins will be placed in Bunnings, Masters and Trade Tool stores in the Brisbane until next June.

Brisbane dads will be able to safely dispose of their old power tool batteries in hardware stores under a new recycling program.

Environment Minister Steven Miles says special battery bins will be placed in Bunnings, Masters and Trade Tool stores in the city until next June.

"If you've bought your dad a power tool this Father's Day make sure to tell him he can turn in his old battery. It will save clutter in the shed and save the environment at the same time," Dr Miles said in a statement.


Share

1 min read

Published

Updated

Source: AAP


Share this with family and friends


Get SBS News daily and direct to your Inbox

Sign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

Download our apps
SBS News
SBS Audio
SBS On Demand

Listen to our podcasts
An overview of the day's top stories from SBS News
Interviews and feature reports from SBS News
Your daily ten minute finance and business news wrap with SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves.
A daily five minute news wrap for English learners and people with disability
Get the latest with our News podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS
SBS World News

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service
Watch the latest news videos from Australia and across the world